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#348 of 457 private schools in VA

Montessori Academy of Virginia

Elementary School · Virginia Beach, VA

A private elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.

Private

4774 ALICIA DR, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index62%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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Enrollment37
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in VA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Montessori Academy of Virginia sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,741/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Virginia Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,680

Median home value

$269,400

Median rent

$1,652/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

52.8%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White54.1%
Asian21.6%
Hispanic18.9%
Black5.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Strelitz International AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–50.9 mi91Compare →
Kempsville Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–51.1 mi442Compare →
Ivy Leage AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–111.2 mi42Compare →
Kempsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–51.3 mi482Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Montessori Academy of Virginia is listed in Virginia Beach, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Montessori Academy of Virginia

Montessori Academy of Virginia is a private elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA, serving approximately 37 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Montessori Academy of Virginia

What grades does Montessori Academy of Virginia serve?

Montessori Academy of Virginia serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Montessori Academy of Virginia?

Montessori Academy of Virginia has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy of Virginia?

The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy of Virginia is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Montessori Academy of Virginia rank in VA?

Montessori Academy of Virginia ranks #348 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Montessori Academy of Virginia's MySchoolScout rating?

Montessori Academy of Virginia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Montessori Academy of Virginia a private school?

Yes, Montessori Academy of Virginia is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Montessori Academy of Virginia a religious school?

No, Montessori Academy of Virginia is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
37
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Virginia Beach city
Area population (ZIP 23462)
67,066
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
34.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23462; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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